Relentless Warrior: Al Wheeler - Ann Arbor's First Black Mayor
"It's been 50 years since Al Wheeler’s historic campaign for Mayor of the City of Ann Arbor. 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of his death. Relentless Warrior lifts up little-known facts of Dr. Wheeler’s amazing saga. From humble beginnings to a whirlwind tour of top educational institutions, we share how Professor Wheeler shaped and shared a life of firsts with his equally impressive wife, Emma, and their accomplished family.
Political Signs, Sidewalk, Corner of Brown St & Hill St, South Main Neighbors Association, November 15, 2024
Sesquicentennial Interview: Fred Looker
This interview was conducted in 1974 as part of the I Remember When television series produced by the Ann Arbor Public Library.
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Special Election Voting At Bach School, April 1949
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200 Years of A2Votes
This project was created to highlight the history and progress related to voting and voter rights in Ann Arbor throughout the last 200 years. In preparing these posters, City Clerk's Office staff researched the history of voter registration, student voting, polling places, voting technology, and the ever-increasing ways Ann Arbor residents can access the ballot box. We hope you enjoy!
Intro panel reading "200 Years of A2Votes" with white writing on blue background and descriptive paragraph on green background
Panel titled "Voter Registration" on green background with descriptive text and photos of people gathered around tables
Panel titled "Polling Places" on blue background with descriptive text and photos of people lined up in gyms and signs saying "vote here"
Panel titled "Voting Technology" on teal background with descriptive text and photos of people using voting machines from the late 1940s to 2000s
Panel titled "Student Voting" on green background with descriptive text and photos of people holding voting signs and gathering at polling places
Panel titled "Ward Maps" on blue background with descriptive text and images of old and new maps
Panel titled "Access to the Ballot Box" on teal background with descriptive text and photos of people voting or in line to vote
Images from the Ann Arbor News:
Voter Registration
Darwin L. Wood Registers To Vote With Carport "Curb Service", June 1952
Last Day of Voting Registration, July 1952
Voting Technology
Ann Arbor Voting Machine, April 1963
Mrs. Edward Moore Exits A Voting Machine In Ann Arbor's Fifth Ward Polling Place, November 1946
Sharon & Linda Seyfried Learn About Voting Machines During The Primary Election At The Burns Park Voting Place, August 1952
Polling Places
Busy Election Year Begins, April 1956
Mrs. John McClendon Arrives At Jones School To Vote In The City Election, April 1968
Voters Wait To Cast Their Election Ballots In Ann Arbor's Fifth Ward Polling Place, November 1946
Student Voting
University of Michigan Dames Model "Let's Vote For Fashion" Ensembles, November 1964
Boy Scouts Re-Enact Poster Urging Residents To Vote, October 1956
Members Of Ann Arbor High's Homecoming Court In The Get-Out-The-Vote Rally Parade, October 1956
Voting In the First Ward, Fourth Precinct, April 1973
'Should 18-Year-Olds Be Allowed To Vote?', July 1966
Ward Maps
Ann Arbor's Ward Boundaries To Be Redrawn, September 1964
Access to the Ballot Box
Ann Arbor Second Ward Voters Lined Up Before Polls Open For The 1952 Presidential Election, November 1952
Ann Arbor Voters Wait To Cast Their Ballots For The 1952 Presidential Election, November 1952
Phillis Engelbert & Son Submit Their Election Ballot At Northside School, November 1997